ADUs are allowed in Hopewell Township (Cumberland)Types:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Hopewell Township (Cumberland), NJ
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# of Properties
240
Owner-occupied
14%
Zoning districts
12
Avg Home Value
$160,939
Median Lot Size
1.10 acres
Avg Income
$94,104
Residential Types:
240 housing units
2-3 Family
4%
Apts (4+ units)
23%
Condos
1%
Other
73%
Zoning Districts:
2,320 parcels · 12 districts
A
41%(954)
R3
32%(740)
R2
12%(269)
AB
4%(102)
Other
11%(255)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Hopewell Township (Cumberland), NJ?
Hopewell Township (Cumberland), NJ follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
Max Units
- –No more than 1 ADU per dwelling structure (house or accessory building) on single-family detached lots.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU (in addition to the 2 spaces for the principal); no max; ADUs allowed only in zones R-75, R-75P, R-100 and must be occupied by low-/moderate-income households; conversions require 2 off-street spaces for the added unit
Rental Restrictions
- –Rentals must be limited to low- or moderate-income households and must be affirmatively marketed; a 10-year deed restriction requires removal if not occupied by such households.
- –Rental units may not be located in the cellar.
ADU State Law
What can you build in New Jersey?
- –New Jersey does not have a statewide ADU mandate; ADU rules are set by individual municipalities.
- –Building/fire codes are set statewide, but whether an ADU is allowed is local zoning.
What's allowed on your lot?
These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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